Judge delivers Celtic Cup verdict as Munster sides shine
March 9, 2010
Written by Alan Good, in Club, Featured, International, Reports
Ireland’s Celtic Cup campaign ended in disappointment, but Catholic Institute and Fermoy both reached domestic finals to ensure it wasn’t all bad news on a weekend where C of I held Quins to a draw that does neither side’s title challenge any favours
Gunslinger Glens shoot down C of I
A rampant first-quarter performance helped Glenanne notch a 4-1 win over C of I at Garryduff in the IHL, but Quins came from two down to oust Monkstown 3-2, their first win in the competition. Limerick are through to the final of the Irish Challenge, but controversy reigned on the other side of the draw, in bizarre circumstances.
Crescent go the extra
Two goals in as many extra-time minutes secured a famous victory for Crescent College Comprehensive in an absorbing Munster Senior Schoolgirls Cup final at Rosbrien in Limerick yesterday.
Irish drown out French challenge
March 6, 2010
Written by Alan Good, in International, Latest Stories, Reports
Ireland showed their resolve as they twice bounced back twice to record an impressive 3-2 opening day win over hosts France in the Celtic Cup.
The Irish were behind inside 20 seconds as the heavens opened on the Cote d’Azur, leading to a farcical opening goal on a water-logged pitch with French forward Charlotte Boyer nipping [...]
Quins the queens of second tier
Another of the women’s provincial league titles has found its destination, after Cork Harlequins claimed the Division Two crown last weekend.
Quins on the ‘Money to keep IHL hopes alive
February 28, 2010
Written by Alan Good, in Club, Latest Stories, Reports
Cork Harlequins are Munster’s last hope in the women’s Irish Hockey League, after UCC’s challenge all but ended with a sickening 2-1 defeat to Loreto at Garryduff.
Goal drought gives Muller food for thought
February 24, 2010
Written by Alan Good, in International, Latest Stories, Reports
Ireland senior women’s coach Gene Muller won’t need to be told where his side’s problems lie after their three-game practice match series against Great Britain.
Resurgent Quins serve notice with double delight
February 22, 2010
Written by Alan Good, in Club, Latest Stories, Reports
Cork Harlequins gave a stark reminder that they are still the team to beat in Munster women’s hockey by recording victories over two of their biggest rivals inside 24 hours.
Lombard off as C of I rout Quins
February 22, 2010
Written by Alan Good, in Club, Latest Stories, Reports
Cork Harlequins midfielder David Lombard must wait to find out his fate after he was red-carded in his side’s 5-1 Munster Senior Cup semi-final loss to Cork C of I.
Upton drags Crescent over the line
February 14, 2010
Written by Alan Good, in Latest Stories, Reports, Schools
An extra-time drag-flick from Ireland U16 international Roisin Upton gave Crescent a cherished spot in the final of the Munster Senior Schoolgirls Cup on Friday, as the Limerick girls saw off Cork city’s Scoil Mhuire 1-0.
